Reviews of Les ateliers FL, Bordeaux, France
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Average Rating
4.2
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Les ateliers FL, Bordeaux, France
Les ateliers FL, Bordeaux, France
Based on 106 reviews of former students of Les ateliers FL
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
Students 18-30 years (18 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (31 ratings)
Students 50+ years (43 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
Les ateliers FL
12. Nov. 2024
Alexandre (53 years) Brazil Course: 8 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The welcome, the level of the teachers, classes on various topics and the location of the course."
Negative aspects
"Sanitary installation."
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"Excellent course in a nice city."
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"A pleasant surprise. Cultural and beautiful city. Several interesting towns nearby (up to 1h30)."
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14. Oct. 2024
Leyla (49 years) 
Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Course: Standard Programme - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"I thought it was great that the teacher (Heloïse) printed out the worksheets for me, as I didn't have a laptop with me."
Negative aspects
"The arrangement of the chairs in the classroom is not ideal, as you always have to turn your head to look at the front."
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24. Sep. 2024
Robert (77 years) United States Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"What was written in my wife's response, Myriam, goes for us both."
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23. Sep. 2024
Myriam (81 years) United States Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers were all very friendly and helpful."
Negative aspects
"The facilities stink of sewer smell, one of the two toilets was always out of service and the one that was working was dirty with papers overflowing from the trash can. We were promised that we would be placed in an appropriate level based on our skill determined by our tests. This was not true for the first class of each day. We had to find a place to do our own study with a teacher running back and forth between teaching us and teaching a higher level class. There were no morning classes because there were no teachers available for us. Every student we met there complained that the course material was not suitable. I would not recommend this school to anyone."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Watch out for bike riders and dog poop on the sidewalks"
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"How do they stay in business?"
City/place
"Overly crowded and unsightly."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"This school is not for A-1 A-2 students. Not Super intensive when starting each day at 13:15."
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24. Jun. 2024
Elizabeth (68 years) Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Course: Standard Programme - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"They were able to respond very well to each individual.The lessons were well structured and motivating."
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"Very attractive."
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27. May. 2024
Jette (65 years) Denmark Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Good mixed student class, with older students like me."
Negative aspects
"Old facilities and location."
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1. Mar. 2024
Hanna (66 years) Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The location, friendly teachers"
Negative aspects
"We worked via Teams with a book, workbook and worksheets. I missed the methodological variety somewhat, e.g. small explorations, mini-projects."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Opera, auditorium, wine tasting, excursion in the neighbourhood (Saint-Emillion and the rock church, Arcachon...)"
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"Bordeaux has atmosphere! I really liked it all round: the city centre with its many squares, the beautiful architecture, the many cafés and restaurants that are always busy, the lively hustle and bustle along the Garonne."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Basic course French"
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25. Sep. 2023
Carmen (58 years) Course: Intensive Programme - 1 week
Course: Intensive Programme - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The location is great. There are shopping facilities nearby for the lunch break. The teachers are very nice and committed."
Negative aspects
"The school's equipment is modest. The rooms are in need of renovation, the desks are cheap and unstable. The coffee machine can only be operated with a card, which is annoying. The toilets are moderately clean. The teaching material is only available online, which is a disaster without a tablet or laptop. I only had the mobile phone, which was very exhausting. No papers/copies were provided."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Use museums if the weather is bad, they are nicer than in Germany, absolute recommendation! Go to the parks, read a book, walk along the promenade."
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"The equipment is rather poor, the rooms are in need of renovation. There was no copy paper at all, everything via teams: be sure to bring your laptop/tablet, with a mobile phone it was a disaster."
City/place
"Public transport great, not expensive, beautiful city with many historical sights, many old buildings. The restaurants are expensive, like everywhere else in France... I would go there again, it's worth it!"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Course basically ok, easier in the mornings, change of group in the afternoons, level a bit high."
Accommodation
"The elderly couple lives in a suburb of Bordeaux, practically without infrastructure. The public transport connection is good. Everything is easy to reach by tram. The couple is very nice, but real contact is not wanted. I was not allowed to go into the kitchen or the living room alone. It was more like a room with meals, but no connection to a host family. Dinner was at 8pm sharp, being in the dining room 10 mins earlier not wanted. The room was small, not lockable and no TV. I felt very controlled and locked in, so after 2 nights I changed to a hotel. Unfortunately, this was very expensive due to the Rugby World Cup and the visit of King Charles. I imagine a host family differently, I have also experienced it more positively with others in the past. Of course it depends on what you have in mind, I wish there was more information beforehand, then I could have made a different decision beforehand. For me personally, it didn't fit."
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12. Sep. 2023
Eva Maria (59 years) Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Course: Standard Programme - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teacher was very patient and explained very well and understandably in French."
Negative aspects
"The classroom was as narrow as a tube."
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"Very interesting culturally"
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"It was a good review of the grammatical basics for me."
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5. Jul. 2023
Julia (68 years) United States Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Teacher was very good"
Negative aspects
"Classes could be smaller"
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25. Feb. 2023
Fran (62 years) Australia Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Wonderful teacher, great content and meeting so many international students"
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"Absolutely gorgeous"
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7. Sep. 2022
Suzanne (60 years) United Kingdom Course: Standard Programme - 12 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teaching was excellent and the teacher, Marine, could not have worked harder to provide effective, relevant, creative and fun classes every single day."
Negative aspects
"It would have been helpful to have a water tap that was not in the toilet area - very off-putting. A coffee machine would also have been helpful."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"If you are staying long-term in the Banlieu do factor in the cost of fares to school."
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Other comments
"I was there for 12 weeks and felt comfortable, supported and enjoyed the classes."
City/place
"Beautiful, elegant and charming city. Felt very safe and enjoyed exploring the city and nearby beaches. Would be nice to have the option to get the bus to Arcachon. Bordeaux is a great place to visit. However, it could do with more visible and thorough acknowledgement of the part it, and its citizens, took in the horrific kidnapping, raping, torture, murder and exploitation of the people it enslaved in Africa and Haiti. Questions were asked in our class about why monuments to people involved in the slave trade continue to stand."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I thought the course was perfectly adequate, not least due to the dedication and hard work of our teacher Marine. The other staff were always helpful and friendly. It was a very nice place on the whole."
Accommodation
"Private studio was fine but would have preferred somewhere within 30 minutes walking distance of the school. To walk was an well over one hour."
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8. Aug. 2022
Francisco Javier (63 years) 
Course: French + Flavors of Bordeaux - 1 week
Course: French + Flavors of Bordeaux - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The school does not offer weekend activities and only 1 or 2 activities during the week. But since I signed up for a French + culture, wine and gastronomy course, every afternoon we had an activity that was normally very interesting and very well organized."
Negative aspects
"Weekly classes are two 90-minute shifts separated by a 15-minute break. The first day was completely lost, which doesn't matter much for people who go for several weeks, but I only booked one. The first turn was lost with a small oral test that is not very useful and the second turn with the 1 to 1 presentation of all the students in the class.
In the information it says that the maximum number of students per class is 12, but in ours there have been 13 and, one day, 14. The teacher was good, but with so many students, the pace of learning is slower."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"There is a great diversity of countries and languages, although in the month of August Spanish predominate."
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Other comments
"It should be better organized so as not to miss the first day of class (20% of class time for those who only attend one week). The maximum group of 12 people should be respected."
City/place
"Bordeaux is a very beautiful and very lively city. It has a huge number of terraces to have a drink and the people are generally friendly."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"A recommended course for the afternoon activities that are interesting (visit to St Emilion with Bordeaux wine tasting, tour of the city tasting typical products...) The school provides tickets, information, accompanies the sites agreed with the guides... Our group was 7 people and by doing all the afternoon activities together, a good group relationship was generated."
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9. May. 2022
Ingolf Roth (51 years) Norway Course: Super Intensive Programme - 6 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Overall a very good choice for learning French. The staff and professors are all very good and the progression was very good in a short time."
Negative aspects
"I prefer courses at school compared to all the online classes. Though the good thing with online classes is that you get input from other professors and students from other locations as well. Even more important to make sure to communicate to the students that they will be needing a laptop or a tablet as several of the others didn’t know in advance. Would like to have even more cultural events."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Bring a laptop or tablet"
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Other comments
"Online classes require a good reliable internet connection and many accommodations don’t have the connection stable enough"
City/place
"Lot more relaxed than Paris. Locals easy to get in touch with. Would recommend to attend to the BlaBla language exchange twice a week for practicing and meeting locals"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Attend to BlaBla language exchange every Tuesday and Friday night. Free of charge, and a good way to meet locals"
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"No meals."
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28. Mar. 2022
Sascha (46 years) Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Course: Standard Programme - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very nice and competent staff, very well organised and varied lessons, excursions as part of the lessons outside the classroom. Great learning atmosphere."
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3. Feb. 2020
Alejandro (40 years) United States Course: Combined Programme (20 group + 6 individual) - 5 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere in the class."
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Quality of teaching / language progress
"Very good methodology. Teachers are really keen on practising oral and written skills. I would like to continue my course."
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1. Oct. 2019
William (68 years) Norway Course: Intensive Programme - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Excellent and dedicated teaching staff."
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"Seems very good."
City/place
"Great city"
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16. Sep. 2019
Lois (69 years) United Kingdom Course: Intensive Programme - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"The friendly atmosphere and the encouragement to talk in French"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Make the most of every lesson"
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City/place
"I don't know about nightlife - not my thing"
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"I enjoyed that we spoke French all the time - I was the only English person so it was good to have to try hard to make myself understood in French."
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3. Sep. 2019
Laercio (49 years) Brazil Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Variety of activities inside the classroom"
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"I suggest that activities outside of the classroom be included."
Accommodation
"Not near the school"
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12. Aug. 2019
John (67 years) Spain Course: Intensive Programme - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Great teachers"
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17. Feb. 2019
Michelle (31 years) Netherlands Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Good location, great teachers, good content of the lessons."
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29. Oct. 2018
Aneta (28 years) 
Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 week
Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Location"
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"Groups should be larger"
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15. Sep. 2018
Aniceta (60 years) Course: Super Intensive Programme - 2 weeks
Course: Super Intensive Programme - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Most of the teachers are very good and encourage you to participate and talk which is what it is about."
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"There aren't really any extracurricular activities which would allow students to get to know each other better and to talk a bit outside the school.
I did not like that they took us to the bookstore to buy a book that was expensive, considering what it is used for, and only for two weeks."
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10. Sep. 2018
Irina (48 years) 
Course: Standard Programme - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Programme - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere.
I didn’t fill in about the housing, as I rented it by myself, in order to know the exact location of my accommodation."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"When buying a course for one week, keep in mind that every week you lose 2 hours. This is justified only in the first week, when you are being interviewed. If your course is longer than a week, then you don’t have classes every Monday when new students pass the tests. This is not significant, but not really clear to me:-) They give very little home work, which is unusual for us."
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"Very good school staff and nice international atmosphere."
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10. Sep. 2018
Imke (50 years) Course: Intensive Programme - 1 week
Course: Intensive Programme - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The composition of the class and the quality of the professor"
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"Everything great. As always."
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2. Aug. 2018
John (66 years) Australia Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
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"Principal (Corrine) and teacher (Marine) both went out of their way to help."
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24. Jul. 2018
Kathryn (66 years) Australia Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Very friendly and good teaching."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Eat lunch at the school in the garden to get to know your fellow students and keep talking in French. You improve your language , make better friendships and save money. If you can afford it book a one on one session, it really helps. Expect to feel really tired at first. It is a strain trying to converse without resorting to your native language but it pays off. Everyone will seem better than you but it doesn’t matter because everyone is there to learn and you help each other."
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"The class room was a bit small for our group but it did help us make friends more quickly!"
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5. Jul. 2018
Laura (37 years) Course: Combined Programme (20 group + 10 individual) - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"The quality of the teachers"
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11. May. 2018
Linda (64 years) United Kingdom Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
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"I liked the friendly teaching and felt I made some progress."
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1. May. 2018
Prachiya (44 years) Thailand Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers"
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26. Mar. 2018
Sharon (59 years) Australia Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"The staff and teachers were very friendly, efficient and helpful."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"As a beginner, one week is really not enough."
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"I really enjoyed the classes, and wish I had booked for at least 2 weeks........next time."
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5. Feb. 2018
Russell (61 years) Australia Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"The standard of the teaching was very high and the whole experience was well organised. There was very good support and I only wish I could have stayed longer."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Bordeaux is a wonderful city and very easy to live in."
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"An excellent school with a very professional staff."
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24. Oct. 2017
Janis (71 years) Course: 4 weeks
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"Private room and excellent tutor."
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8. Aug. 2017
Kah (43 years) Australia Course: Super Intensive Programme - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers were great, friendly and helpful. I enjoyed my time here."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Do the extracurricular activities to practice your French. The weekly language exchange at Botega is a good way and to meet and find new friends."
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"There were lots of eating options for lunch around the school."
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4. Aug. 2017
Linda (32 years) United Kingdom Course: Combined Programme (20 group + 10 individual) - 2 weeks
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"I had the best teachers, loved them!"
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19. Jun. 2017
Phil (51 years) New Zealand Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 week
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"Staff were very good."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Join others in the courtyard to make friends and meet the teachers informally."
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13. Jun. 2017
Donella (30 years) New Zealand Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 week
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"Location"
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2. Jun. 2017
Felix (20 years) 
Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Course: Standard Programme - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very nice and cool students and teachers!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"I started with level A1 although I had learned a lot of French before. But it was okay becauseI changed on the 2nd day to b1"
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11. Apr. 2017
Inna (20 years) Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere and the individual approach. Also, a total immersion in the French language."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Stop to speak English in school, even if "it's easier." Better somehow, but to speak."
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24. Dec. 2016
Jonathan (68 years) United Kingdom Course: Intensive Programme - 1 week
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"Friendliness, small size"
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6. Dec. 2016
Siren (39 years) Norway Course: Combined Programme (20 group + 10 individual) - 2 weeks
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"Private tuition, central location, service-minded activity responsible."
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"Poor interior/standard inside the school building."
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4. Oct. 2016
Pablo Spain Course: Super Intensive Programme - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers, activities"
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20. Sep. 2016
Madeleine (23 years) Course: Standard Programme - 8 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The comfortable atmosphere of the classes"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Take a bike ride across the river to the up-and-coming, former industrial area."
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20. Sep. 2016
Elizabeth (55 years) Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
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"Great teacher. Very accommodating. Changed my class when I complained."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Don't miss the Sunday farmer's market on the Quay."
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"Really enjoyed this experience."
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2. Sep. 2016
Aurelia (21 years) United Kingdom Course: Intensive Programme - 1 week
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"It was easy to get to and right near the centre of the city"
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21. Aug. 2016
Rafaelina (63 years) Course: Super Intensive Programme - 2 weeks
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"I liked my afternoon teacher, Laure, she was energetic and motivated to teach."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Try to take the tours: to the museums, walking tour etc."
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"The lessons were monotonous and lacked variety. Oral practice was minimal and the teaching was conventional. The classes were too large (11 - !2 students). The classrooms did not have air conditioning, and Bordeaux was hot in the summer."
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6. Jun. 2016
Ana Maria (55 years) Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
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"The teacher was very professional. She was demanding and at the same time she encouraged us to do our best. All this in a relaxed atmosphere that was very appropriate for learning."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Make sure to bring a dictionary, sometimes the wifi does not reach the top floors."
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"I would return in a heartbeat."
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28. Mar. 2016
Ryszard (40 years) Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Well-developed teaching method, great atmosphere."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Take a longer course ... Minimum 3 weeks."
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"I would highly recommend!"
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28. Jul. 2015
Pamela (71 years) United Kingdom Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
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"Pleasant atmosphere, helpful and understanding teachers. My teacher was excellent. I could not have asked for better"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The beautiful beach at Arcachon."
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"This course fulfilled my passion for The French language. I learned a lot, thanks to my teachers patience and support. I shall not forget it."
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1. Sep. 2014
Yu Ling (45 years) Taiwan Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
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"The teacher is very helpful and willing to teach with patience."
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11. Sep. 2013
Rahshida (35 years) Course: Intensive Programme - 6 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The professors. They were well prepared and well qualified."
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"It would be good for all prospective students to familiarize themselves with the public transportation options before they arrive in their respective city."
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"I was worried that it wasn't going to be legit since I found this website via a google search but I am SO happy with the results and the city that I chose and the language progress that I made."
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3. Sep. 2013
Alberto (28 years) Course: Intensive Programme - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Programme - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teaching quality and students' diversity."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Be open."
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16. Jul. 2013
Cristina (21 years) Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The classes."
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25. Sep. 2012
Alexander (19 years) Course: French + Wine & Terroirs - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Good quality of teaching and learning resources."
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8. Aug. 2012
Sonja (37 years) Course: Super Intensive Programme - 2 weeks
Course: Super Intensive Programme - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Nice, central location in Bordeaux, very nice teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Trip to Dune de Pilat, nach St. Emillion, guided tour and wine tasting in one of the near by vineyards, stroll at the Quai of the Garonne"
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"Unfortunately, the classes were rather big (10-12 persons), excursions should have been more regularly and more often."
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9. Oct. 2011
Suzanne (suzie) (50 years) Course: Combined 24 (20 group + 4 individual) - 1 week
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"Location in lovely Bordeaux. Small class size of 12 helped my French speaking skills a lot. Liked the emphasis on speaking."
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27. Sep. 2010
Simona (21 years) 
Course: Intensive Programme - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Programme - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"It is worth it."
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23. Oct. 2009
Linzi (33 years) Ireland Course: Super Intensive Programme - 8 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Meeting people from all over the world"
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7. Oct. 2009
Rumi (33 years) 
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Nice character."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The school computer cannot read Japanese. I recommend to bring your own computer. you can use Wifi."
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"I spend gread time in Bordeaux. I met great friends. the staff was also nice. if you need some help, just ask them."
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3. Oct. 2009
Anne (27 years) Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeksOverall rating
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"Nice location with a nice backyard, friendly and competent teachers and staff"
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2. Oct. 2009
Elisa (42 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Good teacher"
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1. Oct. 2009
Tomoko Course: Standard Programme - 10 weeks
Course: Standard Programme - 10 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Location (sister school ,too.) and I can transfer."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Please enjoy Bordeaux life!!!"
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"Bordeaux & Biarritz are very pretty towns."
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7. Aug. 2009
Stian (35 years) Norway Course: Combined 26 (20 group+6 individual) - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Lots of people there. Very social."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Buying a cheap bottle of wine and drinking it down at the riverside at night time with good friends."
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"Used it last year, and it works like a charm every time!"
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18. Jun. 2008
Marie (21 years) Ireland Course: Intensive Programme - 3 weeks
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"Close to all amenities"
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12. Sep. 2007
Nokubi (23 years) Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeksOverall rating
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"Professor was very strict, and students are coming from all over the world. we have to talk in french, that's why we can progress our skill for french easily."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Most of people said not to choose homestay. residence is better to stay."
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"The fee isn't cheap, but the quality is very high,and they have many activity, every day. I recommend everyone to go there."
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6. Sep. 2007
Florian (28 years) Course: Standard Programme - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Programme - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The wine"
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29. Aug. 2007
Duncan (40 years) Germany Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teacher"
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"I recommend staying with a family, I heard only good comments from other students staying with families."
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"Before signing up for one of their outings check how long you'll get at the destination. Often cheaper to organise a trip yourself & you get more time at the destination."
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Homestay Executive
22. Aug. 2007
Maki (24 years) Course: French, Culture and Gastronomy - 3 weeks
Course: French, Culture and Gastronomy - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Activity"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"You may take afternoon class for improving your french."
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"Activity was very nice and the school was very nice!"
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22. Aug. 2007
Ángela (20 years) Course: Standard Programme - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Programme - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The diversity of people"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Carpe diem! Live all moments as they are the last."
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4. Jul. 2007
Alberto (42 years) Course: Combined 24 (20 group + 4 individual) - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Teaching"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Take advantage of the afternoon outings."
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"The staff at the office was most helpful with non-academic matters (where to eat, what to do on holidays, etc.). That, combined with the excellent teachers, made for a great experience."
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26. Oct. 2006
Enno (41 years) Course: Business French - 2 weeks
Course: Business French - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The contact with other students from different countries"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Visit the city and the ocean!"
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Homestay Executive
21. Jun. 2006
Günter (52 years) Course: Combined 24 (20 group + 4 individual) - 2 weeks
Course: Combined 24 (20 group + 4 individual) - 2 weeksOverall rating
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"Teacher and employees were very nice."
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1. Jun. 2006
Ursula (43 years) Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 week
Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Helpfulness and friendlyness of the staff"
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"The classroom was too small. If the flight back home is on a Sunday evening you have no possibility to store your suitcase at the Appartvalley Residence (the reception is closed from 12.00 to 17.00 o´clock!) or in school (is closed saturday and sunday)"
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19. Dec. 2005
Melissa 
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Nice, friendly"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Do eveything what you can do in Bordeaux, it's realy nice and you learn a lot!"
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"Nice and warm persons"
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Homestay Executive
13. Sep. 2005
Stanislaw Course: Standard
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Positive aspects of school
"The wine at the wine course ;-)"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Stay at a hotel in the centre"
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18. Aug. 2005
Bernhard (63 years) Course: Standard
Course: StandardOverall rating
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"Be careful to be in the right class controlling the level by yourself."
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1. Nov. 2004
Christof (38 years) Course: Standard
Course: StandardOverall rating
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"My teacher was very good, i learned to speak in french!"
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"I've been there just one week but it's more helpful to stay at least three weeks."
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"The schcool is within the city.
They offer many Activities."
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23. Aug. 2004
Anonymous (31 years) Germany Course: Standard
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"Very friendly staff!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"- at weekends, make your group go out to the bordeaux clubs"
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"- I only took 2 weeks, which doens't suit the speed french is taught at all. Consider taking at least 4 weeks
- if you want to meet other students and go out with them, take an apartment, if you want to learn french and get to know the french, join a host family!"
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23. Aug. 2004
Anonymous Course: Standard
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"Very friendly staff!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"- take at least 4 weeks"
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1. Aug. 2004
Ann Usa Course: Standard
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"Friendly staff willing and ready to help"
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23. Apr. 2004
Ashley (75 years) England Course: Standard
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"Enthusiastic and competent instructor"
Negative aspects
"Rushed and totally inadequate placement in what turned out to be a class too advanced for my needs."
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"The neighborhood around the school is delightfully cosmopolitan reminding me of the Latin Quarter in Paris. Charming narrow streets and a world-wide selection of inexpensive restaurants. Excellent bookshop (Mollat) within ten minute stroll from the school."
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21. Apr. 2004
Reiko Japanese Course: Standard
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"Homestay, location (Bordeau wine is great)"
Negative aspects
"They don't have AV facilities for self-study."
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"Homestay is recommended. As i did, it would be nice to contact your host family personaly beforhand."
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"I really enjoyed the homestay not only in terms of language study but of experiments of French daily life. I strongly recommend the option of homestay."
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23. Mar. 2004
Coen (22 years) The Netherlands Course: Standard
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"Good athmosphere"
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"I expected a better organization and personal attention"
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5. Nov. 2003
Sherry (55 years) Usa Course: Standard
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"I appreciated the relaxed atmosphere. It was academic but fun!!!"
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"There was an assistant at the school named Marie who was most helpful with answering questions and making us feel welcome. She is a good Personal Relations person for the school."
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3. Jun. 2002
Marli (34 years) Deutschland Course: Standard
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"Beginning of the courses weekly, therefore permanent new students"
Negative aspects
"Difficulties with different level of the students"
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9. Apr. 2011
Akashi (31 years) Course: Standard Programme - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Programme - 4 weeksOverall rating
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12. Sep. 2017
Phuong (39 years) United Kingdom Course: Intensive Programme - 2 weeks
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"It would be much better if you accepted credit card payments through the website rather than asking people to email their credit card details."
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30. Jun. 2009
Clive (56 years) France Course: Standard Programme - 4 weeks
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"Staff"
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"Would have preferred more converstaion/comprehension with native French speakers."
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9. Oct. 2023
Ursula Germany Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
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17. Apr. 2023
Yoshie Japan Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
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14. Oct. 2019
Chris (84 years) Canada Course: Super Intensive Programme - 2 weeks
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24. Sep. 2019
Pio (64 years) Italy Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
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2. Jul. 2019
Eugenia Spain Course: Standard Programme - 4 weeks
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17. Jun. 2019
Krista (64 years) Australia Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
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5. Feb. 2018
Simona (45 years) Italy Course: Standard Programme - 3 weeks
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15. May. 2017
Heidrun (62 years) Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
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7. Jul. 2016
Nathaniel (17 years) Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
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7. Oct. 2013
Kathrin (25 years) Course: Standard Programme - 3 weeks
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Homestay Executive
6. Jun. 2012
Yung-ming (46 years) Course: Intensive Programme - 2 weeks
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16. Aug. 2010
Michele (31 years) Course: Legal French - 1 week
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